James Comey Indicted on Alleged False Statement, Obstruction of Justice Charges by Grand Jury

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a grand jury on two counts: alleged false statement within the jurisdiction of the legislative branch and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. The indictment stems from allegations that Comey made false statements during his testimony before Congress. Comey served as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 2013 to 2017, prior to being fired by President Trump in 2017.